tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post115167073125382823..comments2023-09-12T12:07:08.126-02:30Comments on Web Talk - Newfoundland and Labrador: Newfoundland's role at Beaumont Hamel to be Swept from HistoryPatriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364831921954903098noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1152553035694191862006-07-10T15:07:00.000-02:302006-07-10T15:07:00.000-02:30I just got back this morning from a two week vacat...I just got back this morning from a two week vacation in Britain and read several different newspapers around July 1st (one was the Sun and another a local paper to Liverpool) and both had pretty large ads in the paper thanking the people of Newfoundland & Labrador for their bravery during the Battle of Somme. It was very heart warming to read this, but also made me bitter that Britain shows more respect for the history of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment than Canada ever has or will.Felthamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15273516966236547476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1152243561524745362006-07-07T01:09:00.000-02:302006-07-07T01:09:00.000-02:30Does the Quebec Van Doos 22 salute their anthem?I ...Does the Quebec Van Doos 22 salute their anthem?<BR/><BR/>I can't remember, mind block it was all in french LOL.NL-ExPatriatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938647714308913350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1152243474105937752006-07-07T01:07:00.000-02:302006-07-07T01:07:00.000-02:30I only have one thing to say about this post.Histo...I only have one thing to say about this post.<BR/><BR/><B>History is written by the victors.</B>NL-ExPatriatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938647714308913350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1152115452967016882006-07-05T13:34:00.000-02:302006-07-05T13:34:00.000-02:30From the same article printed in The Grand Falls-W...From the same article printed in The Grand Falls-Windsor Advertiser:<BR/><BR/>"As for a request to salute the Ode on Sarturday, the top-ranking soldier in Atlantic Canada, Brigadier-General Richard Parsons, said the regiment "does not have the legal right" to salute anything other than a national anthem while on parade in a foreign country. "It's not appropriate that the regiment salute the Ode," he said."<BR/><BR/><BR/>Well Mr. Parsons... I don't care what your rank/position in the Canuckistan military might be, but on behalf those men who died for NL (and those us that still respect them), I have to say <B>F*CK YOU!!!</B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1152104737132882322006-07-05T10:35:00.000-02:302006-07-05T10:35:00.000-02:30From the Clarenville Packet newspaper:"Despite an ...From the Clarenville Packet newspaper:<BR/><BR/>"Despite an impassioned and bold public plea from Lieut. Gov. Ed Roberts, members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment were not given permission to salute the Ode to Newfoundland and Labrador — the provincial anthem — during Saturday’s historic ceremony at Beaumont Hamel..."Patriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17364831921954903098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1151818759582242122006-07-02T03:09:00.000-02:302006-07-02T03:09:00.000-02:30The Ode was our national anthem during WWI and the...The Ode was our national anthem during WWI and the men honoured today fought for NL and the British Empire, NOT for Canuckistan. If they only knew the fate that befell NL after WWII, they'd turn in their graves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1151806956191415002006-07-01T23:52:00.000-02:302006-07-01T23:52:00.000-02:30The Ode is not a national anthem. It's not an insu...The Ode is not a national anthem. It's not an insult......it just isn't an anthem.<BR/><BR/>Everything is an outrage to you people and you read insult into everything.<BR/>Relax a bit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1151788854322783072006-07-01T18:50:00.000-02:302006-07-01T18:50:00.000-02:30I hear what you're saying, but personally, I'd rat...I hear what you're saying, but personally, I'd rather leave. Even we did bring about any sort of change within confederation, it would only be a matter of time before NL'ians once again grew complacent, and Ottawa went back to its old tricks and started milking us again. <BR/><BR/>Let's ditch the bastards once and for all so we can finally stand on our own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1151778995163726002006-07-01T16:06:00.000-02:302006-07-01T16:06:00.000-02:30Actually NLP I think we could send a louder messag...Actually NLP I think we could send a louder message if we organized a <BR/><BR/><B>Don't Vote<BR/>For Change</B><BR/>Federally<BR/><BR/>Than we ever could by going the separation route. All we need to do is get the voting numbers down to 30% or so and Canada will have to pay attention because it will no longer be a democracy if noone votes in federal elections.<BR/><BR/>Since the vote right now is only around 60% we wouldn't need to go far to reach our goal.<BR/><BR/>Voting for federal representatives is useless because we only hae a 2% say in the affairs of the country anyway. Unfortunately our own affairs are controlled either in part or wholely by the federallies.<BR/>100% fishery<BR/>50% offshore oil IE Fallow Field legislation<BR/>100% Mining and the environment Duck pond<BR/>100% Non-Renewables because of the clawing back of Non-Renewable revenues through equalization.<BR/><BR/>If you read the Royal commission on Newfoundland/Labradors place in Canada <BR/> I think you will find that this route is our best option toward achieving real change in Canada.<BR/>http://www.exec.gov.nl.ca/royalcomm/<BR/><BR/>Or if you want to use an analogy read Tommy Douglas's Mouse land.<BR/>http://www.saskndp.com/history/mouseland.html<BR/><BR/>We need to get to the root of the problem and IMHO that is the Democratic Deficit.<BR/>The Provinces have no equality with Ontario/Canada.<BR/>HOC 308 seats Ontario has 106, Quebec has 75 NL has 7 and dwindling all of the time from 286 previously and expected to become even further relevant in the near future.<BR/><BR/>Triple E Senate Equal Elected and effective not unlike the American system.<BR/>Supreme court that has a guaranteed 3 judges from Quebec, 3 From Ontario out of a total of 9.<BR/>I say appoint one judge to the Supreme court of Canada from each Supreme court of each province or territory. To represent all of the provinces morals and ethics nopt Just Ontario, and Quebec's.<BR/>Judges must be bilingual to appease Quebec and french speaking Canadians interests. Isn't our school system supposed to be a bilingual one anyway?<BR/><BR/>If Ontario's Judges feel left out they can move to the lesser populations to have a better opportunity for a seat not unlike what our people have to do if we want a federal job what with Ottawa having 32% of federal positions and probalbly more like 50% if the entire province of Ontario is included. That and the proximity requirements implemented to protect the existing buracrats childrens chances of getting federal jobs. Borden, Trenton, Petawawa.NL-ExPatriatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938647714308913350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1151770780123630992006-07-01T13:49:00.000-02:302006-07-01T13:49:00.000-02:30info@atlanticaparty.ca: I just browsed your websit...info@atlanticaparty.ca: I just browsed your website... I think your hearts are in the right place, but Ottawa has always, and will continue, to fight Atlantic 'reform' at every step. A loud and strong message of 'we don't need you' needs to be sent to the feds. And since words without action are generally meaningless, separation is our only real option.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1151685704361642602006-06-30T14:11:00.000-02:302006-06-30T14:11:00.000-02:30I can confirm that VOCM is aware and has reported ...I can confirm that VOCM is aware and has reported it. Beyond that I don't know.Patriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17364831921954903098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1151680224798187442006-06-30T12:40:00.000-02:302006-06-30T12:40:00.000-02:30This is a distinctively N&L issue that has little ...This is a distinctively N&L issue that has little to do with our present relationship with Canada. I applaud Ed Roberts for making the stand. I understand there is a little confusion about military protocol, and what is kosher in military circles. I hope the LG does salute.<BR/><BR/>The other side of this is the federation's blatant disregard for our reason to take pause on July 1. I understand that this is the 90th Anniversary of Beaumont Hamel and the first real recognition of it by Ottawa on July 1 is promised for tomorrow morning at 8:50 on capital hill.<BR/><BR/>I hope it gets the media it deserves. The Canada Day events can fall quiet for just a moment in the morning and let all of the nation remember The Royal Newfoundland Regiment.BornandBredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621175900522933856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11333084.post-1151678961890715812006-06-30T12:19:00.000-02:302006-06-30T12:19:00.000-02:30This is the first I've heard of this, and I have t...This is the first I've heard of this, and I have to say it's bloody outrageous! Not being able to salute during the Ode while honoring the men who fought and died for NL pre-confederation??? Who the hell thought this would be appropriate??? <BR/><BR/>And more importantly, where the hell is Rick Hillier in all of this??? I guess he's just another traitor like several others in our history if he remains silent on the issue. Ed Roberts can also be classed as a traitor for agreeing to go along with such an idiotic and disrespectful 'request'. He ought to met with a crowd of protestors upon his return demanding his resignation. Bloody bastard! I hate this <B>cuntry</B> (intentional misspelling) more with each passing day... <BR/><BR/>Is there any way to confirm if the larger provincial media outlets like NTV and VOCM are aware of this story, Patriot? This is something NL'ians definitely need to be made aware of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com